Company: Dr Pepper Snapple

Better times may be ahead for U.S. beverage stocks, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian. He upgraded his rating on the beverage sector to “attractive” from “in-line,” citing improving trends for carbonated beverages.   Read More

The pace of the decline in soda sales quickened in 2011, despite growth in the overall beverage market.    Read More

Facebook's efforts to make its social network a friendlier place for businesses and popular brands are off to a strong start, the company said.    Read More

About 180 companies in the S&P 500 have increased dividend payouts by more than 9 percent in the last 12 months. Here is a look at 20 S&P 500 stocks with some of the greatest percent increases in dividend yields in the past year.     Read More

Take a look at some of Friday morning's early movers:    Read More

Bank of America Merrill Lynch issued a research note Wednesday, instituting "buy" ratings on Beam, Coca-Cola, Constellation Brands, and Pepsico, stating that U.S. global-beverage companies may be well positioned for long-term growth.   Read More

Arnold Palmer has a lot to smile about these days, but what he lights up the most about is the success of his drink combination. In the 1950's, Arnold Palmer starting mixing his lemonade and iced tea. But the breakthrough that turned what is otherwise called Half & Half, came in at a restaurant in Palm Springs, Calif., years later.  AriZona's Palmer sales will top $150 million this year and, with the brand growing 50 percent a year, it figures to pass Snapple's tea sales next year.    Read More

Corporations are rushing to tap the debt market, drawn by low interest rates and a window of opportunity before year end.    Read More